The solution is probably not to use them. But I don't think either are inherently misogynistic. But just don't, anyway. Be nice.
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I use both (and neither are gendered for me) but never when cross or arguing. When I'm annoyed my language gets very very formal.
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If I start talking like I'm in a period drama I'm furious, so best run for the hills.
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hang out with gay men long enough and "bitch" loses any and all sting.
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This is informative, I like the word cunt but don't use it because I assumed it was a woman.
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Bastard is always male though, does this make it more offensive?
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I prefer just using "asshole" instead. It's gender-neutral.
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I use both terms for men and women but I primarily only call people I absolutely hate cunts.
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We in the US, being farther from Scotland, tend to reverse those.
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